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Qualifications
Buck & Co Jewellers offer the services of fully qualified and professional personnel. With 40 years of experience and with full certification as a Jeweller, Trevor has the skills and expertise necessary to create beautiful pieces that will be cherished for years to come. When combined with Alexandra's certified Gemmological skills, Buck & Co are able to offer comprehensive and thorough jewellery services. Whether you are seeking a unique engagement ring or a special gift for a loved one, you can trust that you are in skilled hands with Buck & Co Jewellers.
The City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Jewellery and Diamond Mounting
Trevor, has been a fully qualified jeweller since 1982, after completing The Craft Certificate in Jewellery at the City of Birmingham Polytechnic. This course provided him with hands-on training and technical expertise, giving him the ability to create custom pieces with precision and skill.
The Advanced City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Jewellery and Diamond Mounting
With a passion to have the knowledge to provide the finest quality jewellery, Trevor continued with his studies and in 1983, received his Advanced Craft Certificate in Jewellery and Diamond Mounting for which he received a Distinction.
Certificate in Gemmology
Alexandra completed the GemINTRO course with The Gemmological Association of Great Britain in 2023, and in 2024 achieved the Certificate in Gemmology also from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain. Alexandra has just been confirmed as the Anderson Medal winner for 2024 with the best set of Foundation exam papers worldwide.
Trevor trained originally at Lanchester Polytechnic, Coventry, in the Faculty of Art and Design and then went on to the Birmingham School of Jewellery and Silver Smithing (Birmingham University) in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter in Hockey, Birmingham. Having gained a distinction in the Advanced Craft City and Guilds, he now has over forty years experience in the Jewellery profession, and has worked on commission work with clients from both the UK and in Europe.
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Alexandra qualified with the Certificate in Gemmology from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, and is involved in purchasing all the gems for Buck & Co. She is able to advise regarding gemstone care and identity, and particularly enjoys meeting with clients for gemstone viewings, where the clients can choose the specific gemstones they wish for their commission pieces. Alexandra also designs some of the commission pieces that are produced for clients, as well as taking in repairs and meeting shop clients on a daily basis.
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We are able to offer a knowledgeable and comprehensive service firmly based on many years of experience and professional qualifications.
